10. Batteries
There are 3 ways to recharge your batteries.
Engine:
The batteries will need to be recharged as often as you deplete them.
Conserving power will result in less time needed for charging, so turn off
systems that you are not using. Your batteries will charge when the engine is
running at 1400rpms or more, whether sitting at a mooring or motoring to a
destination.
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Check the battery levels and make note of them before charging.
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Run the engine at 1400rpms or more for 1-1 1/2hrs.
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Shut the motor off.
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Wait 15 minutes before checking the battery levels, (directly after turning
off the motor they will remain in an excited state for about 10 minutes).
Shore power:
Engage the two shore power breakers above the 12v panel. Ensure the
battery charger button on the link 2000 panel is illuminated and that the
110v battery charging and inverter breakers are also on.
Generator:
Switch the two breakers at the navigation station from shore power to
generator power. Ensure the battery charger button on the link 2000 panel
is illuminated and that the 110v battery charging and inverter breakers are
also on.
